Researchers From 60 Countries Discuss The Future Of Science And Technology At The Young Scientists Congress

More than 170 events are planned at the Sirius University of Science and Technology, where the IV Young Scientists Congress is taking place. Over 7,000 guests from more than 60 countries will take part in business sessions, round tables, discussions and sports competitions. TV BRICS is the official media partner of the event. On the… Continue reading Researchers From 60 Countries Discuss The Future Of Science And Technology At The Young Scientists Congress

Adverse Weather Changes Are Threatening Livelihoods In Agriculture-Dependent Cameroon

The Diamaré River, which flows through Maroua, the capital of Cameroon’s Far North Region, is drying up as a result of global warming. Photo: Courtesy

The Cameroonian economy is mainly based on the agricultural sector and is heavily dependent on the exports of cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, banana, cotton and sugarcane. This also applies to other countries in its geographical region, such as Chad and the Central African Republic, which derive a large part of their foreign exchange… Continue reading Adverse Weather Changes Are Threatening Livelihoods In Agriculture-Dependent Cameroon

Egyptian Exports To African Union Countries Grow Significantly

Egyptian goods exports to the African Union increased significantly, reaching US$7.4 billion in 2023, compared to US$6.4 billion in 2022, an increase of 15.6 per cent. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The top exports were cement, gypsum and calcium phosphate, which totalled US$701 million (9.5 per cent of total… Continue reading Egyptian Exports To African Union Countries Grow Significantly

Ethiopia Expands Agricultural Export Strategy At International Conference

Residents walk past the Hawassa Industrial Park in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on 3 July 2016. Photo: Xinhua

Ethiopia is actively implementing effective policy measures to diversify its agricultural exports to enhance global competitiveness and improve product quality, according to the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration. The country is currently hosting the 13th International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds, the largest event of its kind in East and Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting international… Continue reading Ethiopia Expands Agricultural Export Strategy At International Conference

Sheriff Attaches Makhado Local Municipality Vehicles After It Failed To Pay Service Provider

A sheriff has attached Makhado Local Municipality’s vehicles over outstanding payments to a security company, which accumulated over R2.5 million in areas.  The movable assets – including a tractor loader backhoe (TLB), a Toyota Dyna half truck, and a Toyota Hilux – were impounded from the Limpopo municipality’s offices in Louis Trichardt on November 19… Continue reading Sheriff Attaches Makhado Local Municipality Vehicles After It Failed To Pay Service Provider

Corruption Accused Nongoma Mayor To Spend More Days In Jail, Deputy Mayor and Speaker Out on Bail

The corruption accused mayor of Nongoma local municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal will spend five more days inside Qalakabusha prison in Empangeni before making a bail application and knowing his fate. This is after the State indicated on Friday, November 29, that it was opposed to having Clifford Ndabandaba released on bail after he and  others… Continue reading Corruption Accused Nongoma Mayor To Spend More Days In Jail, Deputy Mayor and Speaker Out on Bail

Gauteng Woman, 32, Appears In Court For Allegedly Selling Two-Year-Old Son

A 32-year-old Gauteng woman who allegedly sold her two-year-old son to unknown individuals will remain in custody until she possibly applies for a bail application on Friday, November 29. The unnamed woman appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court on Monday on charges of human trafficking, conspiracy to commit robbery, and making a false statement to… Continue reading Gauteng Woman, 32, Appears In Court For Allegedly Selling Two-Year-Old Son

Nigeria Should Strengthen Alignment With Global South, China, To Reap Benefits For Its People And Africa

A train runs on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, on 4 March. Photo: Xinhua

Nigeria still seems fixated on the Global North as the wind blows in the opposite direction. The largest foreign investors in Nigeria – the UK, the Netherlands, France and the US – have not changed style since the 1950s. Their investments are mainly elitist, essentially in oil and gas, and ammunition, and portfolio investments, which… Continue reading Nigeria Should Strengthen Alignment With Global South, China, To Reap Benefits For Its People And Africa

China’s Future Economic Development Policies Prove Doubters Wrong

An aerial view of a wind power plant in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, on 26 August. Photo: CNS

China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, recently unveiled a raft of measures to boost economic growth. At the same time, China’s central bank, top securities regulators and financial regulator also announced a raft of monetary stimuli, property market supports and capital market strengthening measures to be implemented in the near future… Continue reading China’s Future Economic Development Policies Prove Doubters Wrong

China’s People’s Congress System Is An Embodiment Of Democratic Practice With Chinese Characteristics

A people’s congress deputy (centre) talks to locals during a field survey in Lianshui, Jiangsu Province, on 11 October 2023. Photo: Xinhua

China has taught the world that democracy is not one-dimensional and it can take various forms. Election is a common and important feature of the Western democracy, but it is characterised by weak governance due to short-term planning and lack of people-centred political stances. However, not all Western democracies have the same type of governance… Continue reading China’s People’s Congress System Is An Embodiment Of Democratic Practice With Chinese Characteristics

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